Insulting (7)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">insulting</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(synonyms)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for abusive that I've seen before include "Criticising angrily and insultingly" , "Insulting, foul-mouthed" , "Swearing loudly" , "Defamatory" , "Given to hurling insults" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">insulting</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(similar in meaning)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for offensive that I've seen before include "causing hurt" , "Unpleasant - attack" , "Causing resentment or upset" , "drive" , "Insulting, loathsome" .)
(Other definitions for derisive that I've seen before include "Taunting" , "Expressing contempt" , "Contemptuous" , "'Scornful, mocking (8)'" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">insulting</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I know this)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for derogatory that I've seen before include "Disparaging" , "deliberately offensive" , "Insulting" , "Showing a disrespectful attitude" .)